APEP Electrical Review

by JLR

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Involves programming electrical kit and talking to different customers and fitters in understanding what work is wanting to be completed and what is required for the job ahead.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Gained a lot of knowledge and experience using different electrical equipment and also computers and interfaces. Had experience using tools as well as different softwares.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the programme and variety of work.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well organised with placements and able to fit in university work. Had several placements already in 6 months of being here.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Gained a lot of support.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Time taken to get a response can take a while so questions asked must ideally be made whilst on campus.

    7/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Some parts of the degree programme are useful on a day to day basis and then some parts just help with the understanding of other areas of the business.

    7/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Different societies and social groups at both the university and work.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Well recognised qualification with valuable experience in addition to a great pay structure.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?

    • Be willing and open to get involved with as much as you can and network with other departments as much as possible.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Warwickshire

April 2023

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